Arte del ganchillo

The crochet artist I profiled was successful yarnbomberMagda Sayeg. I explained that she’s primarily a knitter but also includes crochet in her yarnbombed work and that she sometimes works with other stitchers to complete large projects. What I enjoy about her work is its bold colors and the way she really adds some edginess to how crochet and knitting can be perceived by the genreal public. Sayeg has been hired by several large brands, like Smart Car andSudafed, to bring yarnbomb art into advertising. Su blogshows that she spent a lot of time traveling this summer, doing various art projects around the globe, and mentions two upcoming projects that I’m excited about: a pop-up shop and a collaboration withTOMS.

Libros de ganchillo

He revisado Lindo & Ganchillo fácil por Nicki trinchera. I concluded that “Este es un libro bien escrito con un montón de diversión proyectos diseñados para llevar al principiante a través de una progresión de habilidades de ganchillo. Me gusta!” Nicki had a new crochet book come out in April 2012 llamado Cute and Easy Crocheted Baby Clothes, which looks like a garment-based natural extension of the Cute and Easy Crochet book. Nicki is also has a brand new book out that I’m personally really interested to see calledGeek Chic Crochet: 35 Retro-inspired Projects That Are Off the Hook. It’s filled with quirky-but-stylish modern garments based on vintage styles.

Noticias de ganchillo

The CraftSocial monthly Twitter chat had started. I participated in the October 2011 chat where we talked about “elaboración de, how we identify ourselves as crafters, how we tell people about the craft work we do, etc.”. Although I haven’t participated every single month that it’s been available, I try to participate in these ongoing chats when I can because I find them extremely useful, informative and fun. I participated in theOctubre 2012 chat, así como, where we discussed what “value” means in handcrafted business and how to add value.

I shared the story ofMargaret Rosina Perringwho was still crocheting at the age of 106. I don’t have an update on her but have to wonder if she’s still crocheting now at 107!

Moda de ganchillo

My favorite piece in theOctubre 2011 celebrity / designer crochet roundupwas this great coat by Cardon. I’ve since learned more about this Argentinian company founded in the late 1980’s. “Cardon set out to rescue the tradition of country clothing and accessories in the conviction that the identity of a people comes before fashion.” Their work incorporates handcrafted details including, pero no limitado a, ganchillo. I like the brand’s overall approach and style.

Cotizaciones de ganchillo

Aquí algunas de las cosas inteligentes que decían que eran:

“A beautiful edging is the perfect finishing touch to any design.” – fuente

“Granny and I have had an interesting relationship. I’m not going to pretend to be one of those crocheters who has always been enchanted by granny squares. Durante la mayor parte de mi vida, granny squares were associated with tacky couches covered in clear plastic, saggy nylons, and the smell of mothballs. … It hasn’t been until recently that I’ve see the versatility in this classic shape, the vibrant color potential, and how fashionable granny squares can be. Granny’s everywhere, y’all, and she’s staying out late!” – Arte, Como el pan

“You might be under the impression that crochet design is a free flowing process from inspiration to finished project. It often involves more blockades then you’d expect.” – Poesía en hilado

“As a designer, I do a lot of swatching. Whether just for fun or with a specific idea in mind, making swatches gets me in the groove of crocheting, and in an almost meditative way, lets my mind wander to think of new ideas.” – linda Permann

“Crochet has now established itself as a popular contemporary craft with people flocking to classes to learn this traditional skill that has somehow missed a generation, while the previous generations took it for granted as a handed-down knowledge.” – Nicki Trench

Hilado

He revisado Rowan’s Designer DK Wool. I concluded that although this yarn has been discontinued, se parece todavía estar ampliamente disponible y puede ser vale la pena comprobarlo si disfrutas trabajar con 100% hilados de lana de color sólido. Coincidentally, I worked with what I had left of this yarn just a few weeks ago to make a slouchy beret style hat. I do think it’s a decent yarn although I have since found other DK weight wool yarn I’d prefer such as Innamorata by Yarns of Italy.

Estaba explorando los enlaces del blogroll en varios blogs para mi Proyecto junto enganchado. I explained that “one of my biggest goals of Crochet Concupiscence is to help strengthen that community by supporting the work that other crochet bloggers are doing as well as introducing those bloggers/ blogs to one another.” Strengthening ties within our community continues to be something I enjoy doing.

Te pedí, my wonderful readers, to consider nominating me for inclusion as one of theInside Crochet Top Craft Blogs. You came through for me and I was nominated and ended up being named one of the Top 5 Craft Blogs of 2011. I was featured in the magazine this year, también, in the October 2012 issue where theyreviewed my book, Ganchillo salvó mi vida.

Este día en la historia del ganchillo

I looked up this date in crochet history and found that a lot of newspapers in 1961 were featuring crochet patterns for sale by a designer named Alice Brooks. The image above is ofone of those patterns, which is described as a “practical set in white with gaily colored flowers” that will make your daughter “look as cute as she is warm!” The pattern could be obtained via mail for 35 cents plus the cost of shipping, which at the time would have only been ten cents.